Spanish Enlightenment

The Spanish Enlightenment was an 18th-century intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights, inspired by broader European ideas. It challenged traditional authority, including the influence of the church and monarchy, promoting progress, education, and reform. Thinkers like Feijoo and Jovellanos advocated for better governance, scientific inquiry, and improved social conditions. This movement influenced reforms in Spain’s politics, economy, and culture, laying groundwork for modern ideas of liberty and rational thought. Overall, it was a period of seeking knowledge and progress through reason, shaping Spain’s transition toward modernity.